HB2575SECOND SREGULAR HHRSESSION AMHOUSE #1COMMITTEE 4-7DellingerSUBSTITUTE  7965 TheFOR CommitteeHOUSE onBILL HealthNO. and Human Resources moved to amend the bill on page 1, section 9, by striking out all of subdivision (3) and inserting in lieu thereof a new subdivision (3), to read as follows:(3) Evaluate all applicable state government services and make recommendations to increase efficiency and improve the quality of care in residential and home and community-based settings;And, On page 1, section 9, by striking out all of subdivision (5) and inserting in lieu thereof a new subdivision (5), to read as follows:

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   AdoptedRejectedBe it enacted by the General Assembly of the state of Missouri, as follows:

Section A.

Chapter 192, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 192.2155, to read as follows:

192.2155.

1.

The division of senior and disability services within the department of health and senior services shall establish a dementia services coordinator as a full- time position.

2.

The dementia services coordinator shall:

(1) Evaluate the coordination of dementia services within this state;

(2) Coordinate information resources affecting Missourians living with dementia and their caregivers.

Such coordination shall include, but not be limited to:

(a) Using data to improve dementia service delivery for persons with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia;

(b) Establishing and maintaining relationships with other agencies, providers, and organizations within the state in order to meet the needs of affected populations and prevent the duplication of services;

(c) Supporting the provision of dementia-specific staff training across all relevant state agencies, including law enforcement, the department of health and senior services, and other organizations;

and (d) Recommending strategies to improve coordination of dementia-related services and resources provided by public and private entities;

EXPLANATION — Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law.

Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language.

HCS HB 2149 2 (3) Streamline all applicable state government services to increase efficiency and improve access to dementia services;

(4) Identify any duplicated services;

(5) Identify grant opportunities to expand the scope of dementia services and apply for appropriate grant opportunities;

(6) Complete other duties relevant to supporting policy development to enhance the quality of life for persons affected by dementia and their caregivers;

(7) Promote public and professional awareness and education of dementia and access to needed services and programs;

and (8) Monitor data concerning the impact of dementia in Missouri.